The best we could do: an illustrated memoir
(Graphic Novel)
The author describes her experiences as a young Vietnamese immigrant, highlighting her family's move from their war-torn home to the United States in graphic novel format.
"Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves."--Publisher description.
Bui, Thi. -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Medicine -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Refugees -- Biography.
Refugees -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Refugees -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, Vietnamese -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, Vietnamese.
Vietnamese Americans -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Vietnamese Americans.
Level 4.4, 2 Points
Notes
Bui, T. (2017). The best we could do: an illustrated memoir. New York, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bui, Thi. 2017. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. New York, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bui, Thi, The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. New York, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bui, Thi. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. New York, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2017.
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